Senior Launch & Test Operations Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Engineer – Test and Launch Operations to provide hands-on technical leadership within the Test and Launch Operations team. You’ll drive operational improvements, fill key on-console roles, and coordinate cross‑team problem solving to ensure missions launch on time and with low risk.

You’ll collaborate with engineers across design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing, shaping processes, tooling, and best practices to enhance reliability and cadence in spaceflight

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering, test, and/or operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft is desirable.
• Experience with CAD systems, LabVIEW, and PLC development is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and solve significant engineering challenges in Test & Launch Operations.
• Perform operator duties during test and launch campaigns, including development, qualification, and flight acceptance testing.
• Lead and execute high-priority projects and systems for Test and Launch Operations.
• Move with urgency, translating strategic priorities into action and driving accountability via metrics.

Conocimientos

Engineering leadership

Test & Launch operations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Herramientas

CAD systems

LabVIEW

PLC development

Python/Java

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Engineer – Test and Launch Operations to provide hands-on technical leadership within the Test and Launch Operations team. You’ll drive operational improvements, fill key on-console roles, and coordinate cross‑team problem solving to ensure missions launch on time and with low risk.

You’ll collaborate with engineers across design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing, shaping processes, tooling, and best practices to enhance reliability and cadence in spaceflight